Delegates From 3 States Here For Highway Dinner Thursday
Delegates from at least three states will attend a Buffalo dinner Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Knights of Columbus Hall as the monthly Chamber of Commerce dinner. The Chicago Black Hills Highway association meet, open to the public, aims to explain progress and future plans rather than raise funds. Tickets must be secured in advance at the Chamber of Commerce by Tuesday. a ticket committee will call in the business district. Buffalo meat shipments from South Dakota to Oelwein are part of the event. Delegates from South Dakota and possibly Wyoming will be present, with expected attendance from Illinois. Oelwein is a key city on the highway route west to Yankton and east to Dubuque.
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Buffalo
Knights of Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Black Hills Highway Association
A. C. Brown
C of C
Oelwein
South Dakota
Black Hills
South Daknota
Iowa
Colesburg
Edgewood
No. 3
Pocahontas
Wyoming
Illinois
Chicago
Dubuque
Yankton
Waverly
Moaney
Charles Guerney
Gas Tax Set to Break Iowa Collection Records
Iowa state treasurer John Grimes reports record gas tax receipts this year with 11 months totaling 26.6 million, surpassing last year’s 28.2 million for 12 months. Refunds from non high use reach 37.4 million while the one cent tax sent 525 thousand last month. allocations include 815 thousand to cities and towns and 210 thousand to the secondary road fund.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
John Grimes
Kline Only Nominee For F. B. Office
Allan Kline of Benton County Ta is the pre convention favorite for the presidency of the American Farm Bureau Federation. He is finishing a four year term as vice president and is the only nominee apparent at present. Delegates expected for the annual convention in Dec. 16-18.
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Chicago
Allan Kline
Benton Couney. Ta
American Farm Burseau Federation
Aday
Federation
Kline
Wilfred Shaw
Four-Ounce Double Egg Captures Local Attention
Mrs Arthur Parkinson from northeast of Oelwein brought a 7% by 84 inch egg to the Register office. The shell held a second small egg that was not fully developed but contained enough white and yolk to suggest a useful omelette. The egg reportedly came from a leghorn hen.
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Arthur Parkinson
Oelwein
Register Office
Senate moves fast on emergency foreign aid bill
The Senate pressed fast action on the $597,000,000 emergency foreign aid bill to aid Italy France and Austria. House revisions restored $38,000,000 cut from the measure as committees labor on other issues. A separate note cites anti inflation power for Truman and a wartime contracts inquiry into navy and Consolidated Vultee Corp. Libel reform proposed to let those criticized defend themselves in the press.
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Washington
Senate
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Bott
Arthur H
France
Italy
Austria
House Foreign Affairs Committee
W. Averell Harriman
Congress
Truman
House Banking Committee
Navy
Consolidated Vulice Corp
Consolidated Vulice
Melvin Price
Price
Zephyr Hits Switch Engine in Tinien Station Yard
A Burlington Zephyr passenger train collided with a switch engine in Saint Paul Minnesota early today. Seven people were hospitalized and not in critical condition, with one treated at the scene and others having minor injuries. The Zephyr was reportedly several hours late at the time of the collision around 1 30 a m.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Tinien
Chicago Publishers Withdraw Wage Bid
Chicago newspaper publishers today withdrew their offer to make any negotiated wage increase retroactive to October 10. John P. L. O’Keefe, secretary of the Chicago Newspaper Publishers Association, said the move followed protests by striking typesetters and a pushback from the union.
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Chicagt
Chicago
John PL O'Keefe
Chicgo Newspaper Publishers, Association
Lueat 1
Chica Uni
Infernaciana TN Possupliers Aid
Dwindling Army Eyes Pay Boost To Fill Banks
Army officials say recruiting is lagging badly with the force 70,000 below requirements and losing about 10,000 men monthly. Congress may act to raise pay to boost attrition, while the navy and air force show better recruiting, with the air force nearing a going concern and the navy balancing gains and losses as it relaxes physical standards. Total armed forces stand at 1,367,032. the air force numbers 327,000. the army ground forces 600,000. navy 440,032, and the navy may need to cut officers to reach 42,000 officers and 395,000 enlisted by July 1, 1943.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Air Force
Funeral service for Milton Schreyer held in West Union
Milton Alvaro Schreyer 60 dies at home in West Union Sunday. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. Sterling Baldwin officiating. Lying in state 1 to 2 p.m. He was born November 3, 1887, lived mainly in West Union, ran a barber shop, married Kathryn Heiserman July 22, 1907. Survived by wife Kath ry n. sons Gaylan and Derwood of Waterloo. two sisters Mrs A N Hamiston Cedar Rapids and Mrs C E Powers Port Orchard Wash. brother Claude J Schreyer preceded him in death.
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West Union
Milton Alvaro Schreyer
Sterling Baldwin
Mr. Lehrover
Francis M
Martha Lehrover
Waterloo
Kathryn Heiserman
A. S
A. M
Gaylan and
Derwood
A. N. Hamiston
Cedar Rapids
C. E. Powers
Port Orchard
Wash
Claude J. Schroyer
Decorator Escapes Serious Injury After 12 Foot Fall
Bernard Nelson, an Interstate Power employee, was hospitalized then released after X rays showed no broken bones. He fell about 12 feet from a jack during decoration work in front of Farewar store at 4 30 p m Sunday, suffering only a cut above the left eye.
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Bernard Nelson
Nelson
Interstate Power Company
Jacder
Farewar
Himebaugh Home Fire Damages Property on Sunday
Local fire units responded to a blaze at the Himebaugh residence 102 1st Ave NW Sunday morning at 9 15. Smoke filled the home but firefighters quickly stopped the flames. Investigators believe an overheated furnace caused the fire.
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She A Himebaugh
1St Ave
N.W
Kywis
Statehouse Cafe Robbed of $138
A weekend robbery at the Statehouse Cafe resulted in the loss of about $188 from a locker in a locked closet. The door was not forced and the locker appeared unlocked. Frank Mish is reported as the operator involved.
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Des Moms
Frank Mish
Ln Talshoitia
Six Die in Charity Home Fire at Philadelphia Plant
A three alarm blaze at Volunteers of America in Philadelphia killed six homeless men making toys for orphans and injured 20. The fire trapped 68 sleeping on the second and third floors. authorities searched for more victims but found no additional bodies. The building housed a dormitory, workrooms, and sales area, with a night watchman saying the blaze began in a first floor sofa.
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Philadelphia
Ray Wilkinson
the Volunteers of America, Inc
Central City
Thomas C. Burns
George J. Gallagher
Seek Ruling On Hunting Dog Rights In County Club Action
Buchanan and Fayette County attorneys will outline a hunter's rights in using a hunting dog after a coon hound owned by a club member was killed by a local farmer. The South Fayette County Conservation Club met to consider rules, with committees named for rulings, and announced a Winter fox hunt series starting Sunday with 12:30 p.m. meet time and no rifles or buckshot. Members will also engage in a crow hunt until February, while discussions include prohibiting carrying loaded guns on gear or walking along roads or highways. The group supported registering to limit loaded guns being carried on any road or highway.
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Buchanan
Ae Bers
Hshway
Halt Shipments To Russia Urged By Genual Candidate
In Atlanta CP Prarie Genual candidate Hinda S20 urged the United States to halt shipments to Russia of materials that might aid communism. She cited current exports including machine tools, electrical equipment, and other steel and machinery products.
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Atlanta
CP + Prarie Genual
Hinda
S20
United Sidies
Atlanta Rotary Club
Intercate
Fayette County to elect five member tax review board
Fayette county moves toward a five member board of review for the new assessing setup. Members include Harry Flower Paul Templeman Ralph Pixler O S Berg and John Falk with terms from one to four years. They will be paid 10 a day plus mileage and work must be finished by May. Assisting deputy assessor James Edwards remains to be appointed by Hazel Gehring with supervisor approval. Edwards expects ten to twelve assistants.
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Fayette County
James Edwards
Hazel Gehring
Harry Flower
Oelwein
Paul Templeman
Fayette
Ralph Pixler
West Union
O. S. Berg
Hawkeye
John Falk
County Board of Supervisors
County Board of Education
Miss Gehring
Milo Schneider
Paul Grutzmacher
Westgate
W. E. Corkery
Wadena
G. H. Falk
Elgin
A. J. Begalske
Donnan
Edgar A. Traeger
Education Board
Ray Bell
Louis Kane
E. A. Billings
Arthur Chapman
Gus Belschner
L. E. Schatz
A. S. Morse
Edwards
Weekend Accidents Involve Five Vehicles In Local Parking Lot
Three crashes were reported to the local police over the weekend. Virgil Campbell in a 1939 Ford rear ended L. J. Kirby’s 1940 Chevrolet as Kirby turned into the south gate. Kirby’s car sustained about 100 dollars in damage while Campbell’s incurred about 25 dollars.
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Virgil Campbell
Oelwein
L. J. Kirby
Kirby
Campbells
Campbell
Ivan Johnson
Howard Payne
Payne
Johnson
Don Morrow
James L. Smith
Morrow
Smith
Donald Bart
December Brings Iowa Mild Readings
Des Moines reports a mild start to December in contrast to November’s extreme cold. Forecasts show cloudy skies with warmer temps tonight and tomorrow, with occasional afternoon showers possible. Overnight low near 30s and highs in the 40s to mid 50s are expected, easing the prior month’s temperatures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Decorah
Crerator Joing Register Force Crerator Joing Register
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Frank Scherer
Csian
Charles
Hostess lauded as air crash heroine at Seattle Tacoma
In a Seattle Tacoma aviation tragedy, a 22 year old hostess Reva Monk died saving passengers when a four engine Alaska Airlines jet overran a runway and crashed into a nearby road. A 43 year old Seattle man Gene Martin pulled her from the wreckage and a 35 year old blind shoe seller Mrs Stella Pearl Jones perished in the flames with another auto occupant. The crash killed seven and wounded 23 after Captain Farris made three landing attempts in fog.
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Alaska Airlines
Farris
Seattle-Tacoma
Hitch-Hiker’s plea moves Cedar Rapids police
Mrs Besse Kennedy a 68 year old hitchhiker, exhausted and short on funds, asked Cedar Rapids police for shelter. She recounted a long journey from Detroit toward Denver, saying she would not beg but needed help to continue rather than hitchhiking. Neighbors aided with a coat and a small cash gift as authorities arranged support.
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Cedar Rapids
Besse Kennedy
Denver
Kennedy
Bessie Kennedy
Howard Walsh
Detroit
Walsh
Mrs. Kennedy
Saginaw, Mich
Holy Name
Windsor
Ont
City
West
Lee Westly
Lee
Jai
Dew Moines
Farewell for Father Knox Draws About 700
About 700 people honored the Rev. Thomas B. Knox Sacred Heart assistant pastor as he transfers to Iowa Falls. The farewell in the parish hall featured Dr J W Feld as toastmaster and music by the Sacred Heart girls sextette with solos by Aud rey Avery and others. Speakers included Rev BE J O Hagan and parish representatives. Father Knox departs Wednesday for his new charge.
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Thomas B. Knox
Sacred Heart
Iowa Falls
J. W. Feld
Sacred Heart Girls
Helen Kay Cross
Audrey Avery
Shirley Benninger
Patricia Kehoe
Mary Agnes Feld
Mary Catherine Crahan
George Hellmer
Charmaine
Thomas Harn
P. D. Becker
L. O. Kuper
Knights of Columbus
Father Knox
Cliff Avery
Phil Laziu
Leonard Kadera
Forty two flee blaze on Mississippi isle
Forty two people driven from their Mississippi river island homes on Campbell's Island after a Saturday night fire were fed and sheltered by Rock Island county relief agencies. The fire damaged four cottages and left clothing and household effects destroyed. Total damage is estimated at 20000 dollars. One injury reported, Mary ONeill, 52, suffered a fractured ankle while fleeing.
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East Moline
Rock Island
Campbell's Island
Mary Oneill
How to Call The Firemen
A dated instructional note explains that in case of a fire a caller should use the emergency line first and then state the address clearly. It warns against misreporting streets for avenues and cites common mistakes like confusing 3rd Ave NW with 1000 Ord St NW.
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3Rd Ave. NW
Ord St. NW
Leaders Call General Strike in Holy Land
Arab leaders declared a three day general strike beginning tomorrow in Palestine after UN partition plans triggered fresh violence in Jerusalem. A Polish teen was gravely wounded near Damascus Gate and the Arab higher committee and League of Arab States call for strategy meetings in Cairo and reaction across the Middle East.
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Holy Land
Jerusalem
Middle East
United Nations
Palestine
Council of War
Damascus
Arab League
Cairo
Riyad Al-Sali
Lebanon
Iraq
Abdul-Silah
Abadine Palace
Farouk
Hofer's Fate to Be Decided This Week
Des Moines Governor Blue said he would announce whether to grant clemency to Louis B. Hofer, slated for execution for the hammer slaying of a Anamosa reformatory guard at Fort Madison. Hofer appealed through his lawyer A. L. Weasel and prison chaplain H. V. Rongers. The case centers on a justice appeal after Hofer received the death sentence on June 12, 1946. his accomplice, Charles Socom of Fort Dodge, received 99 years for second degree murder.
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Des Moines
Robert D. Blue
Louis B. Hofer
Hofer
Fort Madison State Prison
Anamosa Reformatory
H. V. Rongers
A. L. Weasel
Maiscarriage of
Justice
Icy
John Girz
Charles Socom
Fort Dodge
Croup Fatal to Child at Hospital in Oelwein
William LeRoy Roberts, 1 son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Roberts of Sigin, died this morning at Mercy hospital Oelwein from croup related strangulation. Born January 3 1947 the boy was in the service during the war and his Irish war bride mother arrived here in March 1946. Funeral plans are incomplete.
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Loreal News
William Leroy Roberts
T.eonard Roberts
Sigin
Mercy Hospital
Oelwein
Roberts
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